A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9946357 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116644296 epoch_slot_no: 263496 block_no: 9946180 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 71231 time: 2024-02-17 22:56:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f5965b5a37e9109cd2a803db9a0e0abe321a6ffbe35757ebfbceb5deaf3b19Block Operator
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